Lawrence Jay Kowalski Jr., 55

May 21, 2008

Lawrence Jay Kowalski Jr., 55, of East Jordan, died Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix.

Larry was born on Oct. 4, 1952, in Detroit, the son of Lawrence Jean and Georgia (Yeadon) Kowalski. He grew up in Detroit and attended school at Chadsey High School. Larry then served in the United States Marine Corps.

In 2001, he married Sandy Manley who preceded him in death on July 24, 2003.

Larry worked for the Ford Motor Company in Dearborn and retired in 2007 after 30 years of service. He also drove a truck long distance.

Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating. He was a member of St. Matthews Church in Boyne City and the UAW Local 931.